2026-10-13 · Meeting Minutes · Page 5

12. Strategic Plan Update on Academic Excellence 
Presented by Superintendent Guy 
Discussion Only 
State assessment data indicated Los Alamos Public Schools continues to strongly 
outperform state proficiency averages across math, literacy and science. 
Interventions and supports aligning with the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit priority 
areas remain a focus. Los Alamos High Schoo! achieved the highest math growth 
rate in the state among large schools (+15 percentage point increase), placed in 
the top 10 statewide in science (+11.5 percentage point increase) and showed 
strong literacy growth. 
Pinon Elementary school ranked #17 in New Mexico for growth within its size 
category, with a 9.8% gain. Science proficiency at Barranca Mesa Elementary 
jumped 17 points (from 55% to 72%), the largest single-year gain in the district. 
All district schools maintain “Spotlight” status, placing them in the top 25% of 
schools statewide. 
Superintendent Guy attributed these sustained gains to consistent board vision 
and support, districtwide Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), explicit 
instruction, curriculum adoption grounded in the science of learning (such as 
LETRS and AIMS training for literacy and Spring Math/Kansas Math Project for 
math) and improved testing culture. 
13. Board Committee Updates 
Member Baker reported that JJAB will receive their major funding. There was 
some uncertainty about this last month. JJAB also has some new energetic staff 
who are excited about the upcoming year. 
Member Jaurigue and Vice President Coupland reported that in addition to the 
Student Grading policy, they are continuing to work on an Al policy. This new 
policy will be very important to our district.